Meet our Team

Students come first, always, and the Vermont State University experience is designed to empower students to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With that, we’re committed to making the admission process easier. Whether you have questions about your application or want to learn more about the VTSU community, our dedicated admission team is here to help. We’re excited to meet you!

Contact Admissions anytime at Admissions@VermontState.edu or 888.398.VTSU (8878)

Undergraduate Admissions Counselors

Nate Ball

Director of Conference and Events

Hailey Demers

Admissions Counselor

  • Email Address:

    Hailey.Demers@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.626.4849

  • Hailey can help with questions about:

    Atmospheric Sciences (BS), Biology (BS), Climate Change Science (BS), Environmental Science (BS), Natural Science (BS), Wildlife & Forest Conservation (BS)

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Abbey Dooley

Admissions Counselor

  • Email Address:

    Abbey.Dooley@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.635.1492

  • Abbey can help with questions about:

    Music (BA), Music Business & Industry (BS), Music Education (BM), Performance, Arts & Technology (BA), Theater (BA), General Studies (AA), Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Susan Fredette

Assistant Director of Admissions

Elga Gruner

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Email Address:

    Elga.Gruner@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.879.8266

  • Elga can help with questions about:

    Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS), Professional Pilot Technology (BS), Dental Hygiene (BS), Dental Hygiene Online Degree Completion (BS), Radiologic Science (AS), Respiratory Therapy (AS)

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Jack Lareau

Admissions Counselor

Amanda Ley

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Email Address:

    Amanda.Ley@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.468.6465

  • Amanda can help with questions about:

    Outdoor Education, Leadership, & Tourism (BS), Resort and Hospitality Management (BS), Sport Management (BS), Exercise Science (BS), Health Promotion (BS), Health Science (BS), Holistic Health (BS)

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Shawn McElwain

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Email Address:

    Shawn.Mcelwain@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.879.2368

  • Shawn can help with questions about:

    Nursing (AS), Nursing Online Degree Completion Program (BSN), Practical Nursing (CT), Paramedicine (CT)

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Justin Rathbun

Admissions Counselor

Jacob Rogenski

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Email Address:

    Jacob.Rogenski@VermontState.edu

  • Jacob can help with questions about:

    Automotive Technology (ASS), Diesel Power Technology (AAS), Computer Engineering Technology (AE), Computer Engineering Technology (BS), Computer Information Systems (AS), Computer Information Systems (BS), Information Technology (AS), Information Technology (BS), Software Engineering (AS), Software Engineering (BS), Computer Software Development (CT), Advanced Software Development (CT), Construction Management (AAS), Construction Management (BS), Electrical Engineering Technology (AE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BS), Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology-Electrical (BS), Electromechanical Engineering Technology-Mechanical (BS), General Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology (AE), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS), Renewable Energy (BS), Forestry (AAS), Landscape Contracting, Architectural & Building Engineering Technology (AAS), Architectural Engineering (BS), Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology (AE), Data Science (BS), Mathematics (AS), Mathematics (BS), Statistics (BS)

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Patrick Rogers

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Email Address:

    Patrick.Rogers@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.635.1417

  • Patrick can help with questions about:

    Supervising programs and schools: Arts, Humanities, and Communications; Music and Performing Arts; Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Rachel Smith

Assistant Director of Admissions

Paul Williams

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Email Address:

    Paul.Williams@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.635.1217

  • Paul can help with questions about:

    Animation & Illustration (BFA), Art (BA), Art (BFA), Communications (BA), Creative Writing (BFA), Graphic Design (AA), Graphic Design (BA), Graphic Design (BFA), Literature & Writing (BA), Media Arts (BA), Woodworking & Fine Furniture Design (AA), Woodworking & Fine Furniture Design (BFA), Early College, Dual Enrollment, Vermont Academy of Science & Technology (VAST)

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Paul Winters

Associate Director of Admissions

  • Email Address:

    Paul.Winters@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.728.1809

  • Paul can help with questions about:

    Supervising programs and schools: Allied Health, Nursing, Engineering and Computing

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Joe Zeitler

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Email Address:

    Joseph.Zeitler@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.468.6042

  • Joe can help with questions about:

    Applied Psychology & Human Services (BS), Forensic Psychology (BS), Human Services (AS), Psychological Science (AS), Psychological, Science (BS), Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography (BS), Criminal Justice (BA), History (BA), Political Science (BA), Social Work (BSW), Sociology (BA), Early Childhood & Special Education (BA), Early Childhood Education (birth-5) (BA), Education, Secondary Education – Inclusive Adolescent Education (BA), Education, Elementary Education – Inclusive Childhood Education (BA), Physical Education (BS)

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Graduate Admissions Counselor

Edward Bassett

Assistant Director of Admissions

International Admissions Counselor

Ethan Welch

Admissions Counselor

VAST and Early College Admissions Counselors

Bridgett Taylor

School and Community Outreach Coordinator

Charlie Watson

Associate Director of Admissions

Paul Williams

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Email Address:

    Paul.Williams@VermontState.edu

  • Phone Number:

    802.635.1217

  • Paul can help with questions about:

    Animation & Illustration (BFA), Art (BA), Art (BFA), Communications (BA), Creative Writing (BFA), Graphic Design (AA), Graphic Design (BA), Graphic Design (BFA), Literature & Writing (BA), Media Arts (BA), Woodworking & Fine Furniture Design (AA), Woodworking & Fine Furniture Design (BFA), Early College, Dual Enrollment, Vermont Academy of Science & Technology (VAST)

  • Department:

    • Admissions

Campus Visit Coordinators

Daniel Haycook

Campus Event & Visit Coordinator – North

Brandon Kennedy

Campus Event & Visit Coordinator – South

Administration

Bonnie Babcock

Admissions Specialist

Carrie Clement

Assistant Director of Enrollment Communications

Megan Foote

Associate Director of Enrollment Operations

Bethany Harrington

Senior Admissions Specialist

Erica Machia

Director of Enrollment Operations

Ian Oatway

Administrative Assistant

Maurice Ouimet

Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Services

Jessica Van Deren

Associate Vice President of Admissions

Emily Wiezalis

Director of Enrollment Communications